UK parents are turning to controlled SIMs like ParentShield for children's first phones, balancing independence with safety amid new online laws and peer pressure. Discover the smart alternative.
UK state pensioners are being alerted that savings over £10,000 can reduce their Pension Credit income. Experts call the unchanged limit 'unfair' as it erodes vital benefits.
A federal judge has approved the release of grand jury files from the 2005 and 2007 investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. Discover the details and implications of this major transparency move.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago rock band The Redwalls, has died at 40. The band supported Oasis on tour in 2005. Read the full tribute and career details.
Rachel Reeves' proposed £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension contributions could penalise young workers and cost employers. Full analysis of the Treasury's £2bn tax raid.
The DWP is issuing a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus to claimants on 24 specific benefits. Find out if you qualify and when to expect the payment.
The DWP and Labour government will pay £180,000 in legal costs for WASPI campaigners after agreeing to revisit a decision on compensation. Read the latest on the pensions fight.
Erica Crompton explains why claiming benefits leaves her better off than a taxed wage, as the DWP faces a major welfare shake-up under Labour. Read her full story.
Employment tribunal dismisses engineer's claims over transgender toilet policy. Maria Kelly plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misunderstands the law. Full story here.
The DWP has called a WASPI campaign update a 'mischaracterisation' after it agreed to withdraw a judicial review. The government commits to a fresh decision within 12 weeks.
New laws grant the DWP powers to reclaim cash directly from bank accounts of benefit cheats and check financial data to verify claims. Find out how the crackdown works.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud receive royal assent. Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit are the first targets. Find out the consequences for fraudsters.
New anti-fraud legislation grants the DWP powers to directly deduct funds from bank accounts and check eligibility for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA. Learn the conditions.
Analysis reveals the UK's unfunded public sector pension liability has surged to £5.8 trillion, burdening each household with £203,000. Experts warn of an intergenerational betrayal. Read the full report.
The DWP's tax-free Christmas Bonus is arriving for eligible claimants. Discover the 24 qualifying benefits, payment dates, and what to do if you haven't received yours. Get the full facts here.
A last-minute court hearing has been scheduled in the WASPI women's fight for £2,950 DWP compensation. The judicial review continues as campaigners seek justice.
New analysis reveals a stark gap in state support, with retirees on under £15,003 income receiving £7,754 less annually than wealthier OAPs. Discover the figures and why checking eligibility is crucial.
Thousands of UK carers face huge debts after DWP benefit overpayments. A 60-year-old woman caring for her family must repay £1,623. Read the shocking review findings.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible claimants, including those on PIP, DLA and ESA. Find out if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
Northamptonshire Police urge shoppers to check codeine products after a box was tampered with in Northampton. A 43-year-old man has been arrested.
25 people arrested in Birmingham for supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Police confirm protest rights but stress action on banned organisations. Read the full details.
Steven 'Big Wolf' Woolridge, who orchestrated a £12m cocaine empire, has been ordered to repay less than £9,000. Discover the full story of the West Midlands drug network.
Police arrest 65 protesters across three cities under Terrorism Act during coordinated demonstrations against Palestine Action ban. Read the latest updates.
Nearly half of UK drivers don't know they must report hitting goats to police within 24 hours. Discover which animal collisions require immediate police notification under Highway Code Rule 286.
Police detain 25 in Birmingham for supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Learn about the arrests, the legal context, and the ongoing judicial review.
The DWP confirms a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus for millions on qualifying benefits. Payment is automatic for eligible claimants. Find out if you qualify.
Hundreds of thousands of UK state pensioners living abroad are being denied the Triple Lock increase due to a 'frozen pensions' policy, sparking outrage in Canada.
Coventry drug dealer Steven 'Big Wolf' Woolridge, jailed for running a £12m cocaine empire, has been ordered to pay back less than £9,000. Discover the staggering details of the Proceeds of Crime hearing.
Nearly 200,000 carers facing draconian Carer's Allowance overpayment penalties of up to £20,000 will be reimbursed. Discover how the government is righting this wrong.
A 17-year-old from Stafford has been charged with possession of explosive substances and accessing terrorist information. He has been remanded in custody.